In the non-CKD group, participants experiencing events were significantly older (67.9±8.7 vs. 61.4±10.0 years; p<0.001), had greater BMI (29.5±5.6 vs 28.2±5.4 kg/m2; p=0.002), SBP (137±21.9 vs. 125±20.8 mmHg; p<0.001), heart rate (65.9±10.5 vs. 63.0±9.5 bpm; p<0.001), and geometric mean values of NT pro-BNP levels (126 [95% CI: 106, 149] vs. 45.6 [95% CI: 44.2, 47.0] pg/mL; p<0.001). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is chronic kidney disease.